Aspiring Child & Community Support Specialist

Lavionne Culp

Columbia, MD ***** 240-***-**** ****************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Recent graduate with an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with Lead teacher certifications in Early Childhood Development seeking a position working with children, the elderly, or individuals with special needs. Previous experience working in customer service, healthcare, and administrative roles. Strong emotional intelligence and understanding when working with vulnerable populations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Customer Service

Empathy & Compassion

Multitasking & Efficiency

Verbal and Written Communication

Team Collaboration & Independence

Problem-Solving

Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD (remote)

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, enrolling in Fall 2025

Howard Community College Columbia, MD 2019 - 2025

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, December 2024

90-hour certification in Early Childhood Growth and Development, May 2025

EDUCATION OBSERVATIONS

Child Growth and Development course: Observations of Children Fall 2024 15 hours per age group

Observed children in three age ranges, including 6-20 months, ages 2-5, and ages 6-12.

45 hours of observations in Special Education, May 2024

Special Education course: Observations at Wilde Lake Middle School, Columbia, MD Fall 2023

Observed children with special needs during 6th and 8th grade GT Science courses, including students with schizophrenia, ADHD, and deafness.

Assisted children 1:1 with classroom activities.

Worked directly with a teacher with a visible disability with children with challenging behaviors.

EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Founder/Executive Director, Healing with the Arts Support Group

Howard Community College Columbia, MD January 2024 - Present

Provide therapeutic art activities, such as vision boards and affirmation books, for students.

Discuss vulnerable topics related to race with students.

Assist students in the Wellness Center and arrange guest speakers during Wellness Week.

Co-plan events with board members consisting of a treasurer and academic advisor.

Cook and provide meals to homeless veterans for Baltimore Station in Baltimore city.

Classroom Reader, Longfellow Elementary School Columbia, MD January 2021 - Present

Read books in character, including original works, to children in all grades for Black History Month.

WORK HISTORY

Home Health Care Aide (for Disabled Parent Columbia, MD January 2017 – Present

Certified Nursing Assistant Vitalis Healthcare Services Silver Spring, MD May 2021 – May 2022

Beauty Consultant/Cashier Victoria’s Secret Columbia, MD August 2018 – December 2020

Administrative Assistant Baltimore City Health Department Baltimore, MD May 2015 – January 2016

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